warning about over the counter cough meds
11/9/00 8:43 AM
This these are over the counter cough meds are being pulled "all" stores not just military stores. There is a 1-800 number at the end of the article to call FDA. 11/08/00 - DALLAS (AFPN) -- The Army and Air Force Exchange Service has removed any drugs containing phenylpropanolamine from its shelves after a Food and Drug Administration warning to consumers to stop using over-the-counter cough and cold medications and appetite suppressants (diet pills) containing PPA. According to the FDA, PPA could cause hemorrhagic strokes, or bleeding in the brain, in young women. Among the products affected are cough-cold remedies such as Alka-Seltzer Plus, Dimetapp and Triaminic, along with the diet pills Dexatrim and Acutrim. Customers with cough and cold symptoms can purchase other over-the-counter drugs such as Sudafed, Benadryl, Drixoral and AAFES-brand products containing a safe alternative called pseudoephedrine, said exchange service officials. The AAFES' sales directorate has compiled a complete listing of drugs containing PPA to assist its managers with the removal process. AAFES customers will be offered the opportunity to return any unused product for a full refund. "It's important to remember that this notice by the FDA is only a warning and not a recall or formal ban," said Mike Beverly, AAFES chief operating officer. "However, we feel that this warning is of such significance that we're taking this immediate action." Customers should review ingredient labels to see if phenylpropanolamine is listed. If you have any questions regarding this action, the FDA has established a direct toll-free line at 1-888-463-6332, or consult your health care provider.
Roberta
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